The United States threatens Iran with "decisive measures" due to the disruption of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most important maritime routes in the world for oil transportation. Tension in the region intensifies with new attacks by the Houthis, an Iran-backed rebel group, that hit Saudi Arabian territory.
On the nuclear front, four countries are pressuring the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to bring Iran to the United Nations Security Council. This pressure comes in a context of growing international concerns about the Iranian nuclear program.
The Strait of Hormuz is a strategic waterway, through which a large portion of the world's oil passes. Any disruption in this area has a significant impact on global energy markets and the stability of the Middle East region.
